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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Application materials may be
submitted immediately. Position is open until filled. For More Information</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>, contact Becky McLogan, Parks and
Recreation Director, at 248-651-7810 or <a
href="mailto:bmclogan@oaklandtownship.org."><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:windowtext'>bmclogan@oaklandtownship.org.</span></a> </span><span
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Position Announcement:</span></strong><span
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP MANAGER</span></strong><span
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Organization</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>: The Oakland Township Parks and
Recreation Commission (PRC) is a local elected park agency responsible for
almost 1100 acres of Township park land as well as the Oakland Township portion
of the Paint Creek Trail. The PRC manages a 10-year park millage as well as a
10-year land preservation millage. These two millages fund all Township
park/natural area acquisition, planning, development, operation and
maintenance. </span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Oakland Township has demonstrated
its long-term commitment to the identification and preservation of natural
areas through the purchase of parks to protect these resources. Ten of the
12 parks acquired by the Township contain defined high-priority natural areas,
including glacial lakes, prairie remnants, forests, a heronry, and Clinton
River tributaries. Conservation easements have been dedicated to protect
key parkland natural areas.</span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Position</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>: The Natural Areas Stewardship
Manager reports to the Director, attends PRC meetings, and serves as an
executive staff member at the Oakland Township Department of Parks and
Recreation in northeastern Oakland County, Michigan. The majority of position's
duties and activities are associated with the management of the Township parks'
natural areas to maintain resource value. The Stewardship Manager collects
natural areas information and develops and implements plans for appropriate
stewardship, which includes: invasive species control; prescribed burning;
native plant seed processing; species monitoring and research; and arranging
and overseeing volunteer stewardship workdays. Daily communication with staff and
the public is expected. Responsibilities also include budgeting, contracting,
public relations and communication, supervision of stewardship staff, and
coordination of volunteer stewards. Must work nontraditional hours, including
evenings and weekends. </span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Qualifications</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in
Conservation Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources Management/Planning or related
field from an accredited four-year college or university and three years of
related experience in ecosystem restoration, management and planning or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Great Lakes region field
experience is preferred. Strong knowledge of native plants and ecosystems of
this region preferred. Experience working with invasive species control, herbicide
application, prescribed burning and seed processing. Experience supervising and
managing volunteers and employees. Must possess valid Michigan driver's license
and good driving record. Willingness and ability to obtain Current American Red
Cross First Aid, CPR certifications and State Commercial Pesticide Applicator's
Certificate within 3 - 6 months of date of employment. </span><span
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>This position's specific
responsibilities and required qualifications are available on the Parks and
Recreation page of the Oakland Township website: <a
href="http://www.oaklandtownship.org/"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:windowtext;font-weight:normal'>www.oaklandtownship.org</span></a> or can
be obtained between 8 am and 4:30 pm at the Township municipal offices located
at 4393 Collins Road, Rochester, Michigan 48306. </span></strong><span
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Pay Rate and Starting Date</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>: Salary range is $42,000 -
$52,000. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Starting within four to six weeks after position is awarded; employee will be
expected to commence work as a regular full-time employee of Oakland Township. </span><span
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>To Apply: </span></strong><span
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Submit one-page cover letter,
resume, and three work/educational references to: </span><span
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Natural Areas Stewardship Manager
Position </span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Oakland Township Parks and
Recreation Commission 4393 Collins Road, Rochester, MI 48306</span><span
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Application materials may be
submitted immediately. Position is open until filled. For More Information</span></strong><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>, contact Becky McLogan, Parks and
Recreation Director, at 248-651-7810 or <a
href="mailto:bmclogan@oaklandtownship.org."><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:windowtext'>bmclogan@oaklandtownship.org.</span></a> </span><span
style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>The Charter Township of Oakland is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. The recruitment and selection process may
consist of but not be limited to multiple interviews, a written examination,
test of computer skills, plant identification practical exam, extensive
background investigation, psychological examination, and a physical examination
including a drug screening and a personal profile test. </span><span
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